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Short-Term Debt and Credit Facilities (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2010
Secured short-term line of credit
Dec. 31, 2011
Unsecured short-term line of credit
Dec. 31, 2010
Unsecured short-term line of credit
Dec. 31, 2011
Unsecured short-term line of credit
Maximum
Dec. 31, 2010
Unsecured short-term line of credit
Maximum
Dec. 31, 2011
Unsecured short-term line of credit
Minimum
Dec. 31, 2010
Unsecured short-term line of credit
Minimum
Dec. 31, 2011
Local currency borrowings
Dec. 31, 2011
Committed short-term credit facilities (the liquidity facility)
Dec. 31, 2011
Committed short-term credit facilities (the liquidity facility)
Original Agreement
Nov. 30, 2011
Committed short-term credit facilities (the liquidity facility)
Original Agreement
Nov. 30, 2011
Committed short-term credit facilities (the liquidity facility)
As adjusted
Dec. 31, 2011
Uncommitted short-term credit line
Dec. 31, 2011
Local bank lines of credit
Lines of Credit:                                
Short-term borrowings weighted-average interest rate (as a percent) 4.47% 2.53%               27.81%            
Total short-term debt $ 719 $ 1,718 $ 15 $ 719 $ 1,703         $ 67 $ 73       $ 400 $ 246
Unsecured short-term line of credit percentage rate           29.10% 29.10% 0.33% 0.33%              
Term of liquidity facility (in years)                       5 years        
Liquidity facility maximum borrowing                         575 600    
Outstanding under uncommitted short-term credit facility                     $ 527